Location, Location, Location
When we say we’re right in the heart of Charleston’s historic downtown, we mean it. In what is a delightfully walkable city, the Mills House Hotel is at the center of it all. All the landmarks, all the sights, everything on this map within a 10-minute walk. Where will you go first?
Seabrook Island
Located a few miles from Charleston, this private oceanfront community is a paradise for golfers, birdwatchers, and beachgoers. Nature is at the heart of this Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community.
Kiawah Island
Revel in the beauty of the Lowcountry on Kiawah Island. It’s a serene natural retreat with 10 miles of gentle beaches, marshes teeming with wildlife, and preserved maritime forests offering sanctuary to all who call the island home.
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Take in views of Charleston harbor from a park loved by locals and visitors, and for a good reason. This park features two large fountains, natural shade from trees, and looks spectacular when lit at night.
Historic King Street Shopping
Those looking to scratch a shopping itch will find satisfaction on King Street. Find everything from souvenirs to antique treasures as you stroll the historic boutiques and high-end shops of King Street.
The Battery
Stretching along the shores of Charleston, this fortified seawall and promenade is the perfect spot for a scenic stroll or jog with stellar views of the water and nearby historic landmarks.
Isle of Palms
Beautiful beach, championship golf, tasty restaurants. Soak up the epitome of island life on this unique coastal barrier island.
Sullivan’s Island
Put yourself in the pages of Edgar Allan Poe. This island, famously known for Fort Moutrie, the setting of Poe’s The Gold-Bug, is also beloved for history, beaches, restaurants, and shops.
Folly Beach
Pack a picnic and some sunscreen and plan a day at one of Charleston’s most popular beaches, a barrier island with a pier stretching more than 1,000 feet into the ocean.
Drayton Hall
Get a deeper understanding of colonial America and the evolution of life in the South by exploring architecture, landscapes, and collections of this preserved estate.
The Charleston Tea Plantation
Not just for tea lovers. Tour this picturesque tea plantation, with hundreds of thousands of tea bushes stretching as far as the eye can see, and its factory.
Lowndes Grove Plantation
Explore the restored estate of this riverside plantation built in the late 1700s and be charmed by the live oak groves, idyllic settings, and stunning view of the docks.
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
This 1681 working plantation is known for its moss-draped ¾-mile Avenue of Ocaks, original slave cabins, and live presentation of the unique Gullah culture.
Middleton Place
Explore the stories, history, work, and contributions of the Middleton family as well as enslaved Africans and African Americans, from early Colonial to the Civil War era and beyond.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Take a train or boat tour through the lush garden of this beautiful plantation that dates to pre-Revolutionary times.
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
Art room, theater studio, kids’ garden, pirate ship, math and engineering lab, and more. Spark imagination and explore your curious side at this home of learning adventures.
Heyward-Washington House
Explore antique wooden furniture and other exquisite pieces at this 18th-century Georgian style home of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Charleston Museum
America’s first museum. Discover a collection of historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts, and two historic Charleston houses.
Nathaniel Russell House Museum
Built by the wealthy shipping merchant Nathaniel Russell in 1808, visit this historic house, recognized as one of America’s most important Neoclassical homes.
Aiken-Rhett House
Tells the story of life in 19th century Charleston through the lens of the wealthy. Tour the house and outbuildings and explore three distinct in-tact architectural periods.
Gibbes Museum of Art
View portraits, sculptures, and landscapes dating back to the 1700s at this beautifully designed Beaux Arts-style museum showcasing the visual culture of America and the South.
Southern Accent Tours
A great way to get an overview of the city’s history, with stops at Fort Sumter and Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. And have a whole lot of fun.
Bulldog Tours
Explore our historic landscape, enchanting graveyards, savor rich culinary traditions, and more on one of the best walking tours in Charleston.
Fort Sumter Tours
Experience a key piece of American history with an hour at this National Monument with the only tour that actually stops at the fort.
Palmetto Carriage Works
A true step back in time as sightseers ride behind horses in old-fashioned carriages while receiving a narrated history lesson.
Charleston City Market
One of the most visited places in Charleston, this 200-year-old city market spanning four blocks is home to gourmet eats, arts and crafts, and plenty of Southern charm.
Mills House
Grand, historic, stylish—and very pink—Mills House is where Southern traditions with passion and soul meet fun and delight in every moment. Find us in the heart of Charleston.